NSW: Non-economic loss cap from October 2020. By Bill Madden on October 14, 2020 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn This slightly belated note is to report the Civil Liability (Non-economic loss) Amendment Order 2020. As from 1 October 2020, the maximum amount for damages for non-economic loss under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) is $687,000.